ASP FUM DID
Aspergillus Antibody, Quantitative, DID (Double Immunodiffusion)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3530
Synonyms:
Aspergillus fumigatus precipitan (gel diffusion)
FASAB
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Patient should be fasting for eight hours to avoid lipemic sample interference.
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube, serum gel tube(s) is also acceptable. Separate serum immediately after coagulation (30 minutes) to prevent hemolysis. Send 1 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 14 days
Room Temp- 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Hemolysis: Reject
Lipemia: Reject
Gross bacterial contamination: Reject
CPT Codes:
86606x3 - Aspergillus Ab DID (EAP 30040478)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
5-10 days
Method:
Double Immunodiffusion (DID)
Notes:
This test is to confirm the presence of precipitating antibodies to Aspergillus.